HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (HPCSA)

 
Principal accountabilities and key performance areas: Reporting to the Registrar, be responsible for the strategic and operational management of the core operations of the HPCSA. The core operations encompass 3 areas that drive the business of the HPCSA, namely: Registration; Education and Training; and Professional Practice. Each division is unique. The successful candidate should therefore ensure:• That students and health care professionals can effectively be registered with the HPCSA with ease and efficacy (no/minimal backlogs) • The monitoring/facilitation and accreditation of the curricula with the relevant tertiary institutions/community service/internship evaluations • The correct maintenance and monitoring of licensure/CPD impairment as well as management of issues pertaining to guidelines and practice scope/scope creep • That all complaints received are thoroughly investigated, vetted and resolved (no/minimal backlogs). He/she most understand the process, implications and stakeholders involved in each division as well as the related medical terminology and subject matter referred to within each division.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Head of Division: Strategy and EPMO
(Paterson Grade D5)
(5-year fixed-term employment contract)
Remuneration package: R1519 056 per annum (Cost to Council)
 
Minimum requirements: • A Bachelor's degree with an advanced qualification in Strategy/Project Management • A health degree will be advantageous • 6+ years' experience in strategic planning and/or project management in a corporate environment, with 3-5 years at management level.
 
Competency requirements: • Strategy planning • Project management • Strategic coordination • Stakeholder engagement • Corporate governance knowledge • Business administration • Business ethics • Financial, budget and funding procedures • Quality assurance • Ethical practice. 
 
Principal accountabilities and key performance areas: • Ensure coordination and management of the organisational strategy and strategic projects within HPCSA, compliance with reporting, knowledge management and that HPCSA's operation plans are aligned to the Council's strategy • Ensure that the correct information is presented on the website • Act as custodian of information and knowledge resources • Monitor and evaluate the progress of earmarked projects, project coordination, strategy and process improvements • Reporting • Knowledge management • Strategic leadership and direction to the HPCSA • Project monitoring and evaluation • Drive strategic innovation • Process review • Stakeholder engagement • Ensure effective resource management within the division and the HPCSA • Ensure effective people management within the division.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Head of Division: Professional Practice
(Paterson Grade D3)
(5-year fixed-term employment contract)
Remuneration package: R1120 770 per annum (Cost to Council)
 
Minimum requirements: • A Health-related degree registered with the HPCSA • A postgraduate qualification in a health related field will be an added advantage • 6+ years' experience, with 3-5 years' management experience and previous work in monitoring and evaluation.
 
Competency requirements:  • An understanding of relevant legislation • Clinical administration of practices • Reimbursement models for practitioners • Clinical ethics • Operational procedures • Risks associated with procedures • Well-rounded knowledge on how the private and public health care systems function • Objective analytical skills • Ethical guidelines • Scope of practice.
 
Principal accountabilities and key performance areas: • CPD/licensure to practice and policies relating to CPD and professional practice • Impaired students and practitioners • Develop/amend Ethical Rules, Ethical Rulings and Ethical Guidelines • Act as channel for queries by health practitioners/stakeholders related to scope of practice, ethical practice, complaints by health practitioners and all practice-related matters • Impaired practitioners in terms of section 51 of the Act • Provide support to Executive Company Secretary/Company Secretary during meetings, where necessary • Monitor and evaluate the credibility and quality of CPD courses, monitor and advise on developments relating to the scope of professions or the scope of practice • Review ethical rules and guidelines in line with changes in the health policy and legislation • Liaise with professional associations and/or relevant stakeholders on all matters related to professional practices.
 
 

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Head of Division: Internal Audit Risk and Compliance
(Paterson Grade D4)
(5-year fixed-term employment contract)
Remuneration package: R1362 974 per annum (Cost to Council)
 
Minimum requirements: • A Bachelor's degree in Auditing/Finance/ Risk, Compliance and Governance Law • A postgraduate Risk Management-related qualification • 6+ years' relevant experience, with 3-5 years' experience in risk management at management level and 3-5 years' practical experience in auditing principles.
 
Competency requirements: • Business ethics • Corporate governance • Enterprise risk management • Risk management and/or leading practices • Business management and administration • Project management principles • Change management • Diversity management • Financial management • Business continuity • Operational procedures • Quality assurance • Compliance management.
 
Principal accountabilities and key performance areas:  • Enterprise-wide risk and compliance management • Develop, implement and maintain the business continuity plan for the organisation and individual services as necessary • Develop and communicate the enterprise risk management policy framework • Plan, design and implement an overall risk management process for the organisation • Prepare and execute an Audit Charter in alignment with corporate governance requirements • Prepare and execute a rolling 3-year strategic internal audit plan, in alignment with corporate governance requirements • Prepare and execute an approved Fraud Prevention Plan, in alignment with corporate governance requirements • Lead and manage the audit process together with the Chief Financial Officer and the other Executives and report to the Audit Committee.
 
 
 
 
 
Head of Division: Executive Company Secretariat
(Paterson Grade D5)
(5-year fixed-term employment contract)
Remuneration package: R1519 056 per annum (Cost to Council)
 
Minimum requirements:  • A Bachelor's in Business or Commerce, or a Law degree • Registered with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries as a Chartered Secretary • A postgraduate qualification with Corporate Governance • 6+ years' experience, 3-5 years' board experience as a Company Secretary and 3-5 years' management experience.
 
Competency requirements: • An understanding of the Health Professions Act and other relevant legislation • Corporate governance knowledge (protocol on corporate governance in the public sector, King IV, governance best practice) • Implement optimal governance delivery and resource management • Knowledge of the roles of key corporate leadership positions • Knowledge of government structures and hierarchies • General knowledge of the broader political, economic and social environment • Business administration • Business ethics.
 
Principal accountabilities and key performance areas: Reporting to the Head of Department Office of the Registrar, function as a critical support to the council, boards and various committees with the following key focuses: • Assisting the Deputy Company Secretaries: Council, Boards and Professional Conduct in fulfilling their duties to act as secretaries to the Council and their various committees • Assisting the Deputy Company Secretaries:Council, Boards and Professional Conduct in fulfilling their duties in addition to functioning as primary points of contact for the Council and Executive Council members as and when queries arise (as per functional area represented or boards) • All related Council Secretariat duties as prescribed by the Health Professions Act, and other applicable legislation • Leading and monitoring the processes and controls that ensure that all statutory, regulatory and corporate governance requirements are observed to ensure that the organisation is fully compliant and follows best practice • Providing comprehensive practical support/guidance to Council members, board and committee members.
 
In line with HPCSA's Employment Equity and commitment to diversify its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified female candidates. Disabled people are encouraged to apply
 
All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a competency assessment.
 
All interested applicants should forward their application letter, together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, to HR-Executive@hpcsa.co.za quoting the job title in the subject line.
 
Closing date: 24 May 2019
 
If you have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date of the application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
 
Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only.
 
HPCSA reserves the right not to make any appointment to these positions.